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The Search for Truth
Man must cut himself free from all prejudice and from the result of his own imagination, so that he may be able to search for truth unhindered.
Truth is one in all religions, and by means of it the unity of the world can be realized.
All the peoples have a fundamental belief in common. Being one, truth cannot be divided, and the differences that appear to exist among the
nations only result from their attachment to prejudice. If only men would search out truth, they would find themselves united.
The Unity of Mankind
The one all-loving God bestows His divine Grace and Favour on all mankind; one and all are servants of the Most High, and His Goodness, Mercy and loving
Kindness are showered upon all His creatures. The glory of humanity is the heritage of each one.
All men are the leaves and fruit of one same tree, they are all branches of the tree of Adam, they all have the same origin. The same rain has fallen
upon them all, the same warm sun makes them grow, they are all refreshed by the same breeze. The only differences that exist and that keep them apart are
these: there are the children who need guidance, the ignorant to be instructed, the sick to be tended and healed; thus, I say that the whole of humanity
is enveloped by the Mercy and Grace of God. As the Holy Writings tell us: All men are equal before God. He is no respecter of persons.
Religion should be the Cause of Love and Affection
Religion should unite all hearts and cause wars and disputes to vanish from the face of the earth, give birth to spirituality, and bring life and
light to each heart. If religion becomes a cause of dislike, hatred and division, it were better to be without it, and to withdraw from such a
religion would be a truly religious act. For it is clear that the purpose of a remedy is to cure; but if the remedy should only aggravate the
complaint it had better be left alone. Any religion which is not a cause of love and unity is no religion. All the holy prophets were as doctors
to the soul; they gave prescriptions for the healing of mankind; thus any remedy that causes disease does not come from the great and supreme
The Unity of Religion and Science
We may think of science as one wing and religion as the other; a bird needs two wings for flight, one alone would be useless. Any religion that
contradicts science or that is opposed to it, is only ignorance -- for ignorance is the opposite of knowledge.
Religion which consists only of rites and ceremonies of prejudice is not the truth. Let us earnestly endeavour to be the means of uniting religion
and science.
'Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammad, said: 'That which is in conformity with science is also in conformity with religion'. Whatever the intelligence of
man cannot understand, religion ought not to accept. Religion and science walk hand in hand, and any religion contrary to science is not the truth.
Prejudices of Religion, Race or Sect destroy the foundation of Humanity
All the divisions in the world, hatred, war and bloodshed, are caused by one or other of these prejudices.
The whole world must be looked upon as one single country, all the nations as one nation, all men as belonging to one race. Religions, races, and
nations are all divisions of man's making only, and are necessary only in his thought; before God there are neither Persians, Arabs, French nor
English; God is God for all, and to Him all creation is one. We must obey God, and strive to follow Him by leaving all our prejudices and bringing
about peace on earth.
Equal opportunity of the means of Existence
Every human being has the right to live; they have a right to rest, and to a certain amount of well-being. As a rich man is able to live in his
palace surrounded by luxury and the greatest comfort, so should a poor man be able to have the necessaries of life. Nobody should die of hunger;
everybody should have sufficient clothing; one man should not live in excess while another has no possible means of existence.
Let us try with all the strength we have to bring about happier conditions, so that no single soul may be destitute.
The Equality of Men -- equality before the Law
The Law must reign, and not the individual; thus will the world become a place of beauty and true brotherhood will be realized. Having attained
solidarity, men will have found truth.
The steed of this Valley is patience; without patience the wayfarer on this journey will reach nowhere and attain no goal. Nor should he ever be
downhearted; if he strive for a hundred thousand years and yet fail to behold the beauty of the Friend, he should not falter. For those who seek the
Ka'bih [1] of "for Us" rejoice in the tidings: "In Our ways will We guide them." [2] In their search, they have stoutly girded up the loins of service,
and seek at every moment to journey from the plane of heedlessness into the realm of being. No bond shall hold them back, and no counsel shall deter
[1 The holy Sanctuary at Mecca. Here the word means"goal."]
Unless ye must, Bruise not the serpent in the dust, How much less wound a man. And if ye can, No ant should ye alarm, Much less a brother harm.
Out of the wastes of nothingness, with the clay of My command I made thee to appear, and have ordained for thy training every atom in existence
and the essence of all created things. Thus, ere thou didst issue from thy mother's womb, I destined for thee two founts of gleaming milk, eyes
to watch over thee, and hearts to love thee. Out of My loving-kindness, 'neath the shade of My mercy I nurtured thee, and guarded thee by the
essence of My grace and favor. And My purpose in all this was that thou mightest attain My everlasting dominion and become worthy of My invisible
bestowals. And yet heedless thou didst remain, and when fully grown, thou didst neglect all My bounties and occupied thyself with thine idle
imaginings, in such wise that thou didst become wholly forgetful, and, turning away from the portals of the Friend didst abide within the courts
of My enemy.
The higher plane, however, understandeth the lower. The animal, for instance, comprehendeth the mineral and vegetable, the human understandeth the
planes of the animal, vegetable and mineral. But the mineral cannot possibly understand the realms of man. And notwithstanding the fact that all
these entities co-exist in the phenomenal world, even so, no lower degree can ever comprehend a higher.
The furthermost limits of this bird of clay are these: he can flutter along for some short distance, into the endless vast; but he can never soar
upward to the Sun in the high heavens. We must, nevertheless, set forth reasoned or inspired proofs as to the existence of the Divine Being, that
is, proofs commensurate with the understanding of man.
And each one of these members hath its own special function. The mind force -- whether we call it pre-existent or contingent -- doth direct and
co-ordinate all the members of the human body, seeing to it that each part or member duly performeth its own special function. If, however,
there be some interruption in the power of the mind, all the members will fail to carry out their essential functions, deficiencies will appear
in the body and the functioning of its members, and the power will prove ineffective.
Likewise, look into this endless universe: a universal power inevitably existeth, which encompasseth all, directing and regulating all the parts
of this infinite creation; and were it not for this Director, this Co-ordinator, the universe would be flawed and deficient. It would be even as
a madman; whereas ye can see that this endless creation carrieth out its functions in perfect order, every separate part of it performing its own
task with complete reliability, nor is there any flaw to be found in all its workings. Thus it is clear that a Universal Power existeth, directing
and regulating this infinite universe. Every rational mind can grasp this fact.
Meditate on what the poet hath written: "Wonder not, if my Best-Beloved be closer to me than mine own self; wonder at this, that I, despite such
nearness, should still be so far from Him."... Considering what God hath revealed, that "We are closer to man than his life-vein," the poet hath, in
allusion to this verse, stated that, though the revelation of my Best-Beloved hath so permeated my being that He is closer to me than my life-vein, yet,
notwithstanding my certitude of its reality and my recognition of my station, I am still so far removed from Him. By this he meaneth that his heart,
which is the seat of the All-Merciful and the throne wherein abideth the splendor of His revelation, is forgetful of its Creator, hath strayed from His
path, hath shut out itself from His glory, and is stained with the defilement of earthly desires.
It may be that a man who has every material benefit, and who lives surrounded by all the greatest comfort modern civilization can give him, is denied the
all important gift of the Holy Spirit.
It is indeed a good and praiseworthy thing to progress materially, but in so doing, let us not neglect the more important spiritual progress, and close
our eyes to the Divine light shining in our midst.
Only by improving spiritually as well as materially can we make any real progress, and become perfect beings. It was in order to bring this spiritual
life and light into the world that all the great Teachers have appeared. They came so that the Sun of Truth might be manifested, and shine in the hearts
of men, and that through its wondrous power men might attain unto Everlasting Light.
This physical universe is infinite, and if material existence is endless, how much more so are the worlds of God! When we think of the visible worlds as
infinite, how can we think that the worlds of God are limited? There is no beginning and no end to the material or spiritual worlds. Man passes through
different phases and when in a lower consciousness he cannot comprehend the consciousness above. When we were in the state of the unborn child we had no
knowledge of the world of man. If the vegetable kingdom could speak it would cry out, "Where is the world of man?" We cry out, "Where is the kingdom of
the spirit?"
O concourse of the faithful! Incline your ears to My Voice, proclaimed by this Remembrance of God. Verily God hath revealed unto Me that the Path of
the Remembrance which is set forth by Me is, in very truth, the straight Path of God, and that whoever professeth any religion other than this
upright Faith, will, when called to account on the Day of Judgement, discover that as recorded in the Book no benefit hath he reaped out of God's
Fear ye God, O concourse of kings, lest ye remain afar from Him Who is His Remembrance [the B�b], after the Truth hath come unto you with a Book and
signs from God, as spoken through the wondrous tongue of Him Who is His Remembrance. Seek ye grace from God, for God hath ordained for you, after ye
have believed in Him, a Garden the vastness of which is as the vastness of the whole of Paradise. Therein ye shall find naught save the gifts and
favours which the Almighty hath graciously bestowed by virtue of this momentous Cause, as decreed in the Mother Book.
This light of the intellect is the highest light that exists, for it is born of the Light Divine.
The light of the intellect enables us to understand and realize all that exists, but it is only the Divine Light that can give us sight for the
invisible things, and which enables us to see truths that will only be visible to the world thousands of years hence.
It was the Divine Light which enabled the prophets to see two thousand years in advance what was going to take place and today we see the realization of
their vision. Thus it is this Light which we must strive to seek, for it is greater than any other.
At this time and at this period we must avail ourselves of this most great opportunity. We must not sit inactive for one moment; we must sever ourselves
from composure, rest, tranquillity, goods, property, life and attachment to material things. We must sacrifice everything to His Highness, the Possessor
of existence, so that the powers of the Kingdom may show greater penetration and the brilliant effulgence in this New Cycle may illumine the worlds of
minds and ideals.
'Should Prayer take the form of action?'
At a time when the East was enshrouded with superstition and hatred, Baha'o'llah flooded these regions with his glorious light. Under the chains he
unfurled the flag of the oneness of the world of humanity; in the prisons he spread the principles of universal peace and brotherhood; from behind the
barracks he wrote his famous epistles to the kings and rulers of the world, arraigning the oppressors of the earth and calling upon them in the name of
God the exalted not to place their sovereignty above that of His Highness the Almighty. He admonished them on the part of the wronged ones to listen to
the call of the new day else their kingdoms would pass out of their hands and would fall into the hands of others. "Know that brotherhood hath been
proclaimed - even so hath this matter been recorded upon a mighty tablet with the strong pen of God."[1]
It is because we have shut our eyes to the underlying principle of all religions, that God is one, that He is the Father of us all, that we are all
immersed in the ocean of His mercy and sheltered and protected by His loving care.
Especially to those whose thoughts are material and retrograde show the utmost love and patience, thereby winning them into the unity of fellowship
by the radiance of your kindness.
If you are faithful to your great work, following the Holy Sun of Truth without swerving, then will the blessed day of universal brotherhood dawn
on this beautiful city.
Thoughts of love are constructive of brotherhood, peace, friendship, and happiness.
As He exhorted the people to do away with strife and discord, so I wish to explain to you the principal reason of the unrest among nations. The
chief cause is the misrepresentation of religion by the religious leaders and teachers. They teach their followers to believe that their own form
of religion is the only one pleasing to God, and that followers of any other persuasion are condemned by the All-Loving Father and deprived of His
Mercy and Grace. Hence arise among the peoples, disapproval, contempt, disputes and hatred. If these religious prejudices could be swept away, the
nations would soon enjoy peace and concord.
The second is the love that flows from man to God. This is faith, attraction to the Divine, enkindlement, progress, entrance into the Kingdom
of God, receiving the Bounties of God, illumination with the lights of the Kingdom. This love is the origin of all philanthropy; this love
causes the hearts of men to reflect the rays of the Sun of Reality.
The third is the love of God towards the Self or Identity of God. This is the transfiguration of His Beauty, the reflection of Himself in the
mirror of His Creation. This is the reality of love, the Ancient Love, the Eternal Love. Through one ray of this Love all other love exists.
The fourth is the love of man for man. The love which exists between the hearts of believers is prompted by the ideal of the unity of spirits.
This love is attained through the knowledge of God, so that men see the Divine Love reflected in the heart. Each sees in the other the Beauty
of God reflected in the soul, and finding this point of similarity, they are attracted to one another in love. This love will make all men the
waves of one sea, this love will make them all the stars of one heaven and the fruits of one tree. This love will bring the realization of true
accord, the foundation of real unity.
But the love which sometimes exists between friends is not (true) love, because it is subject to transmutation; this is merely fascination. As
the breeze blows, the slender trees yield. If the wind is in the East the tree leans to the West, and if the wind turns to the West the tree
leans to the East. This kind of love is originated by the accidental conditions of life. This is not love, it is merely acquaintanceship; it is
subject to change.
When Jesus came He lighted the flaming torch of truth, and carried it aloft so that the whole world might be illumined thereby. After Him
came His chosen apostles, and they went far and wide, carrying the light of their Master's teaching into a dark world -- and, in their
turn, passed on.
Then came Muhammad, who in His time and way spread the knowledge of truth among a savage people; for this has always been the mission of
God's elect.
So, at last, when Baha'u'llah arose in Persia, this was His most ardent desire, to rekindle the waning light of truth in all lands.
All the holy ones of God have tried with heart and soul to spread the light of love and unity throughout the world, so that the darkness of
materiality might disappear and the light of spirituality might shine forth among the children of men. Then would hate, slander and murder
disappear, and in their stead love, unity and peace would reign.
This is a new cycle of human power. All the horizons of the world are luminous, and the world will become indeed as a garden and a paradise. It is
the hour of unity of the sons of men and of the drawing together of all races and all classes. You are loosed from ancient superstitions which have
kept men ignorant, destroying the foundation of true humanity.
My God, my Fire and my Light! The days which Thou hast named the Ayyam-i-Ha (the Days of Ha, Intercalary days) in Thy Book have begun, O Thou Who
art the King of names, and the fast which Thy most exalted Pen hath enjoined unto all who are in the kingdom of Thy creation to observe is approaching.
I entreat Thee, O my Lord, by these days and by all such as have during that period clung to the cord of Thy commandments, and laid hold on the
handle of Thy precepts, to grant that unto every soul may be assigned a place within the precincts of Thy court, and a seat at the revelation of the
splendors of the light of Thy countenance.
These, O my Lord, are Thy servants whom no corrupt inclination hath kept back from what Thou didst send down in Thy Book. They have bowed themselves
before Thy Cause, and received Thy Book with such resolve as is born of Thee, and observed what Thou hadst prescribed unto them, and chosen to follow
that which had been sent down by Thee. Thou seest, O my Lord, how they have recognized and confessed whatsoever Thou hast revealed in Thy Scriptures.
Give them to drink, O my Lord, from the hands of Thy graciousness the waters of Thine eternity. Write down, then, for them the recompense ordained for
him that hath immersed himself in the ocean of Thy presence, and attained unto the choice wine of Thy meeting.
I implore Thee, O Thou the King of kings and the Pitier of the downtrodden, to ordain for them the good of this world and of the world to come. Write
down for them, moreover, what none of Thy creatures hath discovered, and number them with those who have circled round Thee, and who move about Thy
throne in every world of Thy worlds. Thou, truly, art the Almighty, the All-Knowing, the All-Informed.
In the days of old an instinct for warfare was developed in the struggle with wild animals; this is no longer necessary; nay, rather, co-operation and
mutual understanding are seen to produce the greatest welfare of mankind. Enmity is now the result of prejudice only.
In the Hidden Words Baha'u'llah says, "Justice is to be loved above all." Praise be to God, in this country the standard of justice has been raised; a
great effort is being made to give all souls an equal and a true place. This is the desire of all noble natures; this is today the teaching for the East
and for the West; therefore the East and the West will understand each other and reverence each other, and embrace like long-parted lovers who have found
each other.
There is one God; mankind is one; the foundations of religion are one. Let us worship Him, and give praise for all His great Prophets and Messengers who
have manifested His brightness and glory.
Detachment does not consist in setting fire to one's house, or becoming bankrupt or throwing one's fortune out of the window, or even giving away all
of one's possessions. Detachment consists in refraining from letting our possessions possess us. A prosperous merchant who is not absorbed in his
business knows severance. A banker whose occupation does not prevent him from serving humanity is severed. A poor man can be attached to a small thing.
By God, the True One, verily, the gifts of God are in such profusion as to rush like a torrent, overflow as a sea, and shower as rain. Gird up thy
loins, strengthen thy back, make firm thy feet, and exert thyself in quickening souls, dilating breasts, illumining insights, giving hearing to
ears, and attracting hearts. Unseal the jars of the choice wine of the love of God, and give the craving ones to drink from this cup which is
overflowing with the knowledge of God.
A letter which was signed by you in general was received. Its content was of the utmost beauty, sweetness, eloquence and perfection. While reading
it the utmost happiness was produced. It spoke of fasting during the month of the Fast. Happy is your condition for you have executed the divine
command; and have arisen to fast in these blessed days. For this physical fasting is a symbol of the spiritual fasting, that is, abstaining from
all carnal desires, becoming characterized with the attributes of the spiritual ones, attracted to the heavenly fragrances and enkindled with the
fire of the love of God.
[1 Revealed in response to a supplication signed by 489 believers in America during the period of the 19-day fast in 1906.]
"And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them
that worship therein. ...
This reed is a Perfect Man Who is likened to a reed, and the manner of its likeness is this: when the interior of a reed is empty and
free from all matter, it will produce beautiful melodies; and as the sound and melodies do not come from the reed, but from the flute
player who blows upon it, so the sanctified heart of that blessed Being is free and emptied from all save God, pure and exempt from the
attachments of all human conditions, and is the companion of the Divine Spirit. Whatever He utters is not from Himself, but from the
real flute player, and it is a divine inspiration. That is why He is likened to a reed; and that reed is like a rod -- that is to say, it
is the helper of every impotent one, and the support of human beings. It is the rod of the Divine Shepherd by which He guards His flock and
leads them about the pastures of the Kingdom.
This is the century of the Blessed Perfection!
This is the cycle of the light of His beauty!
This is the consummate day of all the Prophets!
These are the days of seed sowing. These are the days of tree planting. The bountiful bestowals of God are successive. He who sows a seed
in this day will behold his reward in the fruits and harvest of the heavenly Kingdom. This timely seed, when planted in the hearts of the
beloved of God, will be watered by showers of divine mercy and warmed by the sunshine of divine love. Its fruitage and flower shall be the
solidarity of mankind, the perfection of justice and the praiseworthy attributes of heaven manifest in humanity. All who sow such a seed
and plant such a tree according to the teachings of Baha'u'llah shall surely witness this divine outcome in the degrees of its perfection
and will attain unto the good pleasure of the Merciful One.
Rejoice with great joy, for God hath made thee "the Day Spring of His light," inasmuch as within thee was born the Manifestation of His
Glory. Be thou glad for this name that hath been conferred upon thee -- a name through which the Day Star of grace hath shed its splendor,
through which both earth and heaven have been illumined.
Rejoice with great joy, for God hath made thee "the Day Spring of His light," inasmuch as within thee was born the Manifestation of His
Glory. Be thou glad for this name that hath been conferred upon thee -- a name through which the Day Star of grace hath shed its splendor,
through which both earth and heaven have been illumined.
This phenomenal world will not remain in an unchanging condition even for a short while. Second after second it undergoes change and
transformation. Every foundation will finally become collapsed; every glory and splendor will at last vanish and disappear, but the Kingdom
of God is eternal and the heavenly sovereignty and majesty will stand firm, everlasting. Hence in the estimation of a wise man the mat in
the Kingdom of God is preferable to the throne of the government of the world.
Prosperity, contentment, and freedom, however much desired and conducive to the gladness of the human heart, can in no wise compare with the
trials of homelessness and adversity in the pathway of God; for such exile and banishment are blessed by the divine favour, and are surely followed
by the mercy of Providence.
Service of the friends is service to the Kingdom of God, and consideration shown to the poor is one of the greatest teachings of God.
Among the greatest of all services that can possibly be rendered by man to Almight God is the education and training of children, young plants
of the Abha Paradise, so that these children, fostered by grace in the way of salvation, growing like pearls of divine bounty in the shell of
education, will one day bejewel the crown of abiding glory. It is, however, very difficult to undertake this service, even harder to succeed in
it. I hope that thou wilt acquit thyself well in this most important of tasks, and successfully carry the day, and become an ensign of God's
abounding grace; that these children, reared one and all in the holy Teachings, will develop natures like unto the sweet airs that blow across
the gardens of the All-Glorious, and will waft their fragrance around the world.
The teacher, when teaching, must be himself fully enkindled, so that his utterance, like unto a flame of fire, may exert influence and consume
the veil of self, and passion. He must also be utterly humble and lowly so that others may be edified, and be totally self-effaced and
evanescent so that he may teach with the melody of the Concourse on high -- otherwise his teaching will have no effect.
They who recite the verses of the All-Merciful in the most melodious of tones will perceive in them that with which the sovereignty of earth
and heaven can never be compared. From them they will inhale the divine fragrance of My worlds�worlds which today none can discern save those
who have been endowed with vision through this sublime, this beauteous Revelation. Say: These verses draw hearts that are pure unto those
spiritual worlds that can neither be expressed in words nor intimated by allusion. Blessed be those who hearken.
Assist ye, O My people, My chosen servants who have arisen to make mention of Me among My creatures and to exalt My Word throughout My
realm. These, truly, are the stars of the heaven of My loving providence and the lamps of My guidance unto all mankind. But he whose words
conflict with that which hath been sent down in My Holy Tablets is not of Me. Beware lest ye follow any impious pretender. These Tablets are
embellished with the seal of Him Who causeth the dawn to appear, Who lifteth up His voice between the heavens and the earth. Lay hold on this
Sure Handle and on the Cord of My mighty and unassailable Cause.
Endeavour your utmost to compose beautiful poems to be chanted with heavenly music; thus may their beauty affect the minds and impress the
hearts of those who listen.
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God!
Verily, I chanted thy poem. Its significance was beautiful, its composition eloquent and its words excellent. It was like the melody of
the birds of holiness in the paradise of El-ABHA. The breasts of the maid-servants of the Merciful were exhilarated by its chanting. Blessed
art thou for uttering forth such an excellent poem and brilliant pearl.
Verily, these verse shall be sung in the divine meetings and in the assemblages of the spiritual in the course of ages and centuries to come,
for thou hast uttered the praise of thy Lord and expressed significant meanings in eulogy of thy Lord, the Merciful, the Clement. All poems
shall be forgotten in the course of time save those that are extraordinary; thy poem shall be chanted with melody and best voices in the Center
of Worship (or Mashrak-el-Azcar) forevermore.
Regarding arrangements for the Baha'i Sunday meeting for the purpose of worship, this is very suitable. But, in a meeting for worship, first,
prayer should be chanted and supplication made until all gather; then communion should be made. After praying, sacred readings with melodious
voices should be read by all together. As this is the commencement of holding meetings, this is sufficient.
The teaching work should under all conditions be actively pursued by the believers because divine confirmations are dependent upon it.
Should a Baha'i refrain from being fully, vigorously and wholeheartedly involved in the teaching work he will undoubtedly be deprived
of the blessings of the Abha Kingdom. Even so, this activity should be tempered with wisdom -- not that wisdom whish requireth one to
be silent and forgetful of such an obligation, but rather that which requireth one to display holy divine tolerance, love, kindneww,
patience, a goodly character, and holy deeds. In brief, encourage the friends individually to teach the Cause of God and draw their
attention to this meaning of wisdom mentioned in the Writings, which is itself the essence of teaching the Faith -- but all this to be
done with the greatest tolerance, so that heavenly assistance and divine confirmation may aid the friends.
Happy art thou to have obtained so heavenly a gift. Blessed art thou to be favoured with His divine bestowals. The glory of God
rest upon thee and upon them that hold fast unto the sure handle of His Will and holy Covenant.
You have asked whether it is permissible for the friends to recite prayers other than those revealed by the Central Figures of our
Faith, prefacing your query by citing an instance when a prayer from a different source was chanted at a Baha'i public meeting. No
prohibition has been found in the Baha'i Writings against the recitation at public gatherings of prayers other than those provided
in Baha'i Scriptures. You are no doubt aware that in devotional programs at Baha'i Houses of Worship it is permissible to include
scriptures from other revealed religions, which may include prayers. You did not specifically mention whether your concern was about
prayers originating from other sacred scriptures or from compositions by individuals. Baha'is are generally encouraged to use the
Creative Word, including those prayers and Tablets revealed by Baha'u'llah, the Bab and 'Abdu'l-Baha which are authenticated and
published in our Baha'i literature. A letter dated 8 August 1942, written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to a National Spiritual Assembly,
indicates that while spontaneous prayer is permitted, the revealed verses are preferred because "the revealed Word is endowed with
a power of its own". The friends, therefore, must use them in their own supplications with radiant joy. This does not mean, however,
that in addition to such prayers, they may not, in private, use their own words whenever they feel the inclination to do so.
The House of Justice has not prescribed any set forms to be adopted in a Holy Shrine, whether it be in prayer, meditation or reading
of the Holy Scriptures, as long as the practices followed do not disturb the devotions of others who are in the Shrine. It does not
favour the adoption of the practice of songs being sung with musical accompaniment in close proximity to the Shrines. As you can well
understand, such singing could well disturb those who, within the Shrines, are engaged in their devotions.
There are, of course, special occasions, such as the commemoration of Holy Days at the Baha'i World Centre, when prayers and devotional
readings are recited at a gathering held near a Shrine, and the Tablet of Visitation chanted. A devotional programme, with soloists and
orchestral accompaniment, is also planned at the entrance to the Terraces adjoining the Shrine of the Bab, in May 2001.
...the flourishing of the community, especially at the local level, demands a significant enhancement in patterns of behaviour: those
patterns by which the collective expression of the virtues of the individual members and the functioning of the Spiritual Assembly are
manifest in the unity and fellowship of the community and the dynamism of its activity and growth. This calls for the integration of the
component elements - adults, youth and children - in spiritual, social, educational and administrative activities; and their engagement
in local plans of teaching and development. It implies a collective will and sense of purpose to perpetuate the Spiritual Assembly through
annual elections. It involves the practice of collective worship of God. Hence, it is essential to the spiritual life of the community that
the friends hold regular devotional meetings in local Baha'i centres, where available, or elsewhere, including the homes of believers.
Therefore, ye friends of God! Appreciate ye the value of this time and be ye engaged in the sowing of the seeds, so that you may
find the heavenly blessing and the lordly bestowal. Upon you be Baha'u'l-Abha!
Baha'is have the bounty of having the prayers revealed by the Manifestations of God, the Bab and Baha'u'llah, as well as by
'Abdu'l-Baha, which guide us in our devotions, but there is no prohibition of the reading of prayers or selections from the Sacred
Writings of other religions. However, the Guardian stated, "It would be wiser for the Baha'is to use the meditations given by
Baha'u'llah and not use any set form of meditation given by someone else."
Music is an important means to the education and development of humanity, but the only true way is through the Teachings of God. Music
is like this glass, which is perfectly pure and polished. It is precisely like this pure chalice before us, and the Teachings of God,
the utterances of God, are like the water. When the glass or chalice is absolutely pure and clear, and the water is perfectly fresh
and limpid, then it will confer Life; wherefore, the Teachings of God, whether they be in the form of anthems or communes or prayers,
when they are melodiously sung, are most impressive. It was for this reason that His Holiness David sang the psalms in the Holy of
Holies at Jerusalem with sweet melodies. In this Cause the art of music is of paramount importance. The Blessed Perfection, when He
first came to the barracks (Akka) repeated this statement: "If among the immediate followers there had been those who could have
played some musical instrument, i.e., flute or harp, or could have sung, it would have charmed every one." In short, musical melodies
form an important role in the associations, or outward and inward characteristics, or qualities of man, for it is the inspirer or
motive power of both the material and spiritual susceptibilities. What a motive power it is in all feelings of love! When man is
attached to the Love of God, music has a great effect upon him.
When one is praying in private, one may do what one's heart prompts in such matters. However when prayers are read at meetings, care
should be taken not to develop rigid practices and rituals.
What a wonderful meeting this is! These are the children of the Kingdom. The song we have just listened to was very beautiful in melody and
words. The art of music is divine and effective. It is the food of the soul and spirit. Through the power and charm of music the spirit of man
is uplifted. It has wonderful sway and effect in the hearts of children, for their hearts are pure, and melodies have great influence in them.
The latent talents with which the hearts of these children are endowed will find expression through the medium of music. Therefore, you must
exert yourselves to make them proficient; teach them to sing with excellence and effect. It is incumbent upon each child to know something of
music, for without knowledge of this art the melodies of instrument and voice cannot be rightly enjoyed. Likewise, it is necessary that the
schools teach it in order that the souls and hearts of the pupils may become vivified and exhilarated and their lives be brightened with enjoyment.
Verily, wert thou to read the most mighty, wonderful verses to the stone for a thousand years, will it understand, or will they take
any effect therein? No! by thy Lord, the merciful, the clement! If thou readest all the verses of God unto the deaf, will he hear a
single letter? No! Verily, by the beauty, the mighty, the ancient!
Thus have We delivered unto thee some of the jewels of wisdom and utterance, in order that thou mayest gaze unto the direction of
thy Lord and be severed from all the creatures. May the spirit and glory rest upon thee, and upon those who dwell upon the plain of
holiness and who remain in the Cause of their Lord in manifest steadfastness!
O nightingale of the rose-garden of God! Singing melodies will bring animation and happiness to the world of humanity, the hearers
will be delighted and joyful and their deeper emotions stirred. But this gladness, this sense of emotion is transitory and will be forgotten
within a short time. However, praise be to God, thou hast blended thy tunes with the melodies of the Kingdom, wilt impart solace to the world
of the spirit and wilt everlastingly stimulate spiritual feelings. This will last forever and endure the revolution of ages and centuries.
O servant of Baha! Music is regarded as a praiseworthy science at the Threshold of the Almighty, so that thou mayest chant verses at
large gatherings and congregations in a most wondrous melody and raise such hymns of praise at the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar as to enrapture
the Concourse on High. By virtue of this, consider how much the art of music is admired and praised. Try, if thou canst, to use
spiritual melodies, songs and tunes, and to bring the earthly music into harmony with the celestial melody. Then thou wilt notice
what a great influence music hath and what heavenly joy and life it conferreth. Strike up such a melody and tune as to cause the
nightingales of divine mysteries to be filled with joy and ecstasy.
Holy words and pure and goodly deeds ascend unto the heaven of celestial glory. Strive that your deeds may be cleansed from the dust
of self and hypocrisy and find favour at the court of glory; for ere long the assayers of mankind shall, in the holy presence of the
Adored One, accept naught but absolute virtue and deeds of stainless purity. This is the daystar of wisdom and of divine mystery that
hath shone above the horizon of the divine will. Blessed are they that turn thereunto.
Praised be God, ye two have demonstrated the truth of your words by your deeds, and have won the confirmations of the Lord God. Every
day at first light, ye gather the Baha'i children together and teach them the communes and prayers. This is a most praiseworthy act,
and bringeth joy to the children's hearts: that they should, at every morn, turn their faces toward the Kingdom and make mention of
the Lord and praise His Name, and in the sweetest of voices, chant and recite.
These children are even as young plants, and teaching them the prayers is as letting the rain pour down upon them, that they may wax
tender and fresh, and the soft breezes of the love of God may blow over them, making them to tremble with joy.
Blessedness awaiteth you, and a fair haven.
O bird that singeth sweetly of the Abha Beauty! In this new and wondrous dispensation the veils of superstition have been torn asunder and
the prejudices of eastern peoples stand condemned. Among certain nations of the East, music was considered reprehensible, but in this new
age the Manifest Light hath, in His holy Tablets, specifically proclaimed that music, sung or played, is spiritual food for soul and heart.
The musician's art is among those arts worthy of the highest praise, and it moveth the hearts of all who grieve. Wherefore, O thou
Shahnaz, play and sing out the holy words of God with wondrous tones in the gatherings of the friends, that the listener may be freed from
chains of care and sorrow, and his soul may leap for joy and humble itself in prayer to the realm of Glory.
It befitteth the friends to hold a gathering, a meeting, where they shall glorify God and fix their hearts upon Him, and read and
recite the Holy Writings of the Blessed Beauty, may my soul be the ransom of His lovers! The lights of the All-Glorious Realm, the
rays of the Supreme Horizon, will be cast upon such bright assemblages, for these
are none other than the Mashriqu'l- Adhkars, the Dawning-Points of God's Remembrance, which must, at the direction of the most
Exalted Pen, be established in every hamlet and city... These spiritual gatherings must be held with the utmost purity and
consecration, so that from the site itself, and its earth and the air about it, one will inhale the fragrant breathings of the
Holy Spirit.
Thou beholdest, O my Lord, the things which have befallen me in Thy days. I entreat Thee, by Him Who is the Dayspring of Thy names
and the Dawning-Place of Thine attributes, to ordain for me what will enable me to arise to serve Thee and to extol Thy virtues.
Thou art, verily, the Almighty, the Most Powerful, Who art wont to answer the prayers of all men!
And, finally, I beg of Thee by the light of Thy countenance to bless my affairs, and redeem my debts, and satisfy my needs. Thou
art He to Whose power and to Whose dominion every tongue hath testified, and Whose majesty and Whose sovereignty every
understanding heart hath acknowledged. No God is there but Thee, Who hearest and art ready to answer.
The responsibility of the Baha'is to teach the Faith is very great. The contraction of the world and the onward rush of events require
us to seize every chance open to us to touch the hearts and minds of our fellowmen. The Message of Baha'u'llah is God's guidance for
mankind to overcome the difficulties of this age of transition and move forward into the next stage of its evolution, and human beings
have the right to hear it. Those who accept it incur the duty of passing it on to their fellowman. The slowness of the response of the
world has caused and is causing great suffering; hence the historical pressure upon Bahia'is to exert every effort to teach the Faith
for the sake of their fellowmen. They should teach with enthusiasm, conviction, wisdom and courtesy, but without pressing their hearer,
bearing in mind the words of Baha'u'llah: "Beware lest ye contend with any one, nay, strive to make him aware of the truth with kindly
manner and most convincing exhortation. If your hearer respond, he will have responded to his own behoof, and if not, turn ye away from
him, and set your faces towards God's sacred Court, the seat of resplendent holiness."
Heralds of His Name
O phoenix of that immortal flame kindled in the sacred Tree!
Baha'u'llah (may my life, my soul, my spirit, be offered up as a sacrifice unto His lowly servants) hath, during His last days
on earth, given the most emphatic promise that, through the outpourings of the grace of God and the aid and assistance
vouchsafed from His Kingdom on high, souls will arise and holy beings appear who, as stars, would adorn the firmament of divine
Guidance; illumine the dayspring of loving kindness and bounty; manifest the signs of the unity of God; shine with the light of
sanctity and purity; receive their full measure of divine inspiration; raise high the sacred torch of faith; stand firm as the
rock and immovable as the mountain; and grow to become luminaries in the heavens of His Revelation, mighty channels of His
grace, means for the bestowals of God's bountiful care, heralds calling forth the name of the one true God, and establishers of
the world's supreme foundation.
These shall labor ceaselessly by day and by night, shall heed neither trial nor woe, shall suffer no respite in their efforts,
shall seek no repose, shall disregard all ease and comfort and, detached and unsullied, shall consecrate every fleeting moment
of their life to the diffusion of the divine fragrance and the exaltation of God's holy Word. Their face will radiate heavenly
gladness, and their hearts be filled with joy. Their souls will be inspired, and their foundation stand secure. They shall
scatter in the world, and travel throughout all regions. They shall raise their voice in every assembly, and adorn and revive
every gathering. They shall speak in every tongue, and interpret every hidden meaning. They shall reveal the mysteries of the
Kingdom, and manifest unto every one the signs of God. They shall burn brightly even as a candle in the heart of every assembly,
and beam forth as a star upon every horizon. The gentle breeze wafted from the garden of their hearts shall perfume and revive
the souls of men, and the revelations of their minds, even as showers, reinvigorate the peoples and nations of the world.
I am waiting, eagerly waiting for these holy ones to appear; and yet, how long will they delay their coming? My prayer and
ardent supplication, at eventide and at dawn, is that these shining stars may soon shed their radiance upon the world, that
their sacred countenance may be unveiled to mortal eyes, and the billows of grace, rising from His oceans above, may flow upon
all mankind. Pray ye also and supplicate unto Him that through the bountiful aid of the Ancient Beauty these souls may be
unveiled to the eyes of the world.
The glory of God rest upon thee, and upon him whose face is illumined with that everlasting light that shineth from His Kingdom
of Glory.
However, it should be recognized that the ultimate solution to the problems of humanity lies not in penalties and punishments, but
rather in spiritual education and illumination. Abdu'l-Baha has written:
It is incumbent upon human society to expend all its forces on the education of the people, and to copiously water men's hearts
with the sacred streams that pour down from the Realm of the All-Merciful, and to teach them the manners of Heaven and spiritual
ways of life, until every member of the community of man will be schooled, refined, and exalted to such a degree of perfection that
the very committing of a shameful act will seem in itself the direst infliction and most agonizing of punishments, and man will fly
in terror and seek refuge in his God from the very idea of crime, as something far harsher and more grievous than the punishment
assigned to it.
It is toward this goal that the community of the Greatest Name is striving, aided and reinforced by the limitless power of the Holy
The best beloved of all things in My sight is Justice; turn not away therefrom if thou desirest Me, and neglect it not that I may
confide in thee. By its aid thou shalt see with thine own eyes and not through the eyes of others, and shalt know of thine own
knowledge and not the knowledge of thy neighbour. Ponder this in thy heart how it behoveth they to be. Verily justice is My gift
to thee and the sign of My loving kindness. Set it then before thine eyes.
And last but not least is Abdu'l-Baha's own tribute to the transcendent character of the Revelation identified with His Father:
"Centuries, nay ages, must pass away, ere the Day-Star of Truth shineth again in its mid-summer splendor, or appeareth once more in the
radiance of its vernal glory." "The mere contemplation of the Dispensation inaugurated by the Blessed Beauty," He furthermore affirms,
"would have sufficed to overwhelm the saints of bygone ages -- saints who longed to partake for one moment of its great glory."
"Concerning the Manifestations that will come down in the future 'in the shadows of the clouds,' know verily," is His significant
statement, "that in so far as their relation to the source of their inspiration is concerned they are under the shadow of the Ancient
Beauty. In their relation, however, to the age in which they appear, each and every one of them 'doeth whatsoever He willeth.'" And
finally stands this, His illuminating explanation, setting forth conclusively the true relationship between the Revelation of
Baha'u'llah and that of the Bab: "The Revelation of the Bab may be likened to the sun, its station corresponding to the first sign of
the Zodiac -- the sign Aries -- which the sun enters at the vernal equinox. The station of Baha'u'llah's Revelation, on the other hand,
is represented by the sign Leo, the sun's mid-summer and highest station. By this is meant that this holy Dispensation is illumined
with the light of the Sun of Truth shining from its most exalted station, and in the plenitude of its resplendency, its heat and glory."
Veiled in My immemorial being and in the ancient eternity of My essence, I knew My love for thee: therefore I created thee, have
engraved on thee Mine image and revealed to thee My beauty.
Without doubt each being is the center of the shining forth of the glory of God -- that is to say, the perfections of God appear from
it and are resplendent in it. It is like the sun, which is resplendent in the desert, upon the sea, in the trees, in the fruits and
blossoms, and in all earthly things. The world, indeed each existing being, proclaims to us one of the names of God, but the reality of
man is the collective reality, the general reality, and is the center where the glory of all the perfections of God shine forth -- that
is to say, for each name, each attribute, each perfection which we affirm of God there exists a sign in man.
I loved thy creation, hence I created thee. Wherefore, do thou love Me, that I may name thy name and fill thy soul with the spirit of
O thou who seekest the Kingdom of heaven! This world is even as the body of man, and the Kingdom of God is as the spirit of life.
See how dark and narrow is the physical world of man's body, and what a prey it is to diseases and ills. On the other hand, how
fresh and bright is the realm of the human spirit. Judge thou from this metaphor how the world of the Kingdom hath shone down, and
how its laws have been made to work in this nether realm. Although the spirit is hidden from view, still its commandments shine
out like rays of light upon the world of the human body. In the same way, although the Kingdom of heaven is hidden from the sight
of this unwitting people, still, to him who seeth with the inner eye, it is plain as day.
Wherefore dwell thou ever in the Kingdom, and be thou oblivious of this world below. Be thou so wholly absorbed in the emanations
of the spirit that nothing in the world of man will distract thee.
Love Me, that I may love thee. If thou lovest Me not, My love can in no wise reach thee. Know this, O servant.
You have written concerning the spiritual meetings. The foundation of the spiritual meetings must be the teaching and delivering
of the Cause of God. In these meetings the believers and mace servants of the Merciful must proclaim the proofs and arguments and
explain the signs of the appearance of the Beauty of ABHA May my life be a sacrifice to the beloved ones! Meanwhile they may read
some Tablets and Communes, and at the end of the meetings, if they desire to sing with the utmost supplication and meekness, it is
acceptable. But the fundamental principle of the establishment of special meeting is for the sake of teaching and delivering tile
Truth so that those souls who are present may become informed of the Divine Evidences and Proofs.
Thou didst write as to the question of spiritual discoveries. The spirit of man is circumambient power that encompasseth the
realities of all things. Whatsoever thou dost see about thee -- wondrous products of human workmanship, inventions, discoveries
and like evidences -- each one of these was once a secret hidden away in the realm of the unknown. The human spirit laid that
secret bare, and drew it forth from the unseen into the visible world. There is, for example, the power of steam, and photography
and the phonograph, and wireless telegraphy, and advances in mathematics: each and every one of these was once a mystery, a closely
guarded secret, yet the human spirit unravelled these secrets and brought them out of the invisible into the light of day. Thus is
it clear that the human spirit is an all-encompassing power that exerteth its dominion over the inner essences of all created
things, uncovering the well kept mysteries of the phenomenal world.
The divine spirit, however, doth unveil divine realities and universal mysteries that lie within the spiritual world. It is my
hope that thou wilt attain unto this divine spirit, so that thou mayest uncover the secrets of the other world, as well as the
mysteries of the world below.
If thou lovest Me, turn away from thyself; and if thou seekest My pleasure, regard not thine own; that thou mayest die in Me and I may
eternally live in thee.
O ye beloved, and ye handmaids of the Merciful! This is the day when the Day-Star of Truth rose over the horizon of life, and its
glory spread, and its brightness shone out with such power that it clove the dense and high-piled clouds and mounted the skies of
the world in all its splendour. Hence do ye witness a new stirring throughout all created things.
See how, in this day, the scope of sciences and arts hath widened out, and what wondrous technical advances have been made, and to
what a high degree the mind's powers have increased, and what stupendous inventions have appeared.
This age is indeed as a hundred other ages: should ye gather the yield of a hundred ages, and set that against the accumulated
product of our times, the yield of this one era will prove greater than that of a hundred gone before. Take ye, for an example, the
sum total of all the books that were ever written in ages past, and compare that with the books and treatises that our era hath
produced: these books, written in our day alone, far and away exceed the total number of volumes that have been written down the
ages. See how powerful is the influence exerted by the Day-Star of the world upon the inner essence of all created things!
But alas, a thousand times alas! The eyes see it not, the ears are deaf, and the hearts and minds are oblivious of this supreme
bestowal. Strive ye then, with all your hearts and souls, to awaken those who slumber, to cause the blind to see, and the dead to
Small wonder, therefore, that the Author of the Baha'i Revelation should have chosen to associate the name and title of that House,
which is to be the crowning glory of His administrative institutions, not with forgiveness but with justice, to have made justice
the only basis and the permanent foundation of His Most Great Peace, and to have proclaimed it in His Hidden Words as "the best
beloved of all things" in His sight. It is to the American believers, particularly, that I feel urged to direct this fervent plea
to ponder in their hearts the implications of this moral rectitude, and to uphold, with heart and soul and uncompromisingly, both
individually and collectively, this sublime standard -- a standard of which justice is so essential and potent an element.
Were the peoples of every nation to observe that which hath been mentioned, the matter would be made simple unto them, and such
words and allusions would not withhold them from the Ocean of the names and attributes of God. And had the people known this
truth, they would not have denied God's favours, nor would they have risen against, contended with, and rejected His Prophets.
Similar passages are also to be found in the Qur'an, should the matter be carefully examined.
Meetings organized with the utmost holiness and piety, wherein those who are present engage in the mention and thought of God, and
wherein the verses of Oneness are chanted and the prayers of the Threshold of the Lord of Verses are offered and the exhortations
and counsels of the Blessed Beauty recited, such meetings are illumined, spiritual, divine and heavenly. They are the means of
training the world of humanity.
The Sun of Truth is the Word of God upon which dependeth the education of those who are endowed with the power of understanding and
of utterance. It is the true spirit and the heavenly water, through whose aid and gracious providence all things have been and will
be quickened. Its appearance in every mirror is conditioned by the colour of that mirror. For instance, when its light is cast upon
the mirrors of the hearts of the wise, it bringeth forth wisdom. In like manner when it manifesteth itself in the mirrors of the
hearts of craftsmen, it unfoldeth new and unique arts, and when reflected in the hearts of those that apprehend the truth it
revealeth wondrous tokens of true knowledge and discloseth the verities of God's utterance.
According to what is heard and is evident, you have arranged an assembly in the utmost beauty and a number of you present yourselves
in that meeting with all love and unity and engage in communion (i.e., reading of the communes), chanting of the verses, spiritual
conversation and utterance of the Kingdom. Blessed are ye for having adorned such a meeting and for having prepared such a feast!
That gathering receiveth bounty from the Supreme Concourse and that nucleus is under the protection of the Bounty of ABHA.
Praise be unto Thee, O my God! I am one of Thy servants, who hath believed on Thee and on Thy signs. Thou seest how I have set
myself towards the door of Thy mercy, and turned my face in the direction of Thy loving-kindness. I beseech Thee, by Thy most
excellent titles and Thy most exalted attributes, to open to my face the portals of Thy bestowals. Aid me, then, to do that which is
good, O Thou Who art the Possessor of all names and attributes!
I am poor, O my Lord, and Thou art the Rich. I have set my face towards Thee, and detached myself from all but Thee. Deprive me not,
I implore Thee, of the breezes of Thy tender mercy, and withhold not from me what Thou didst ordain for the chosen among Thy
Remove the veil from mine eyes, O my Lord, that I may recognize what Thou hast desired for Thy creatures, and discover, in all the
manifestations of Thy handiwork, the revelations of Thine almighty power. Enrapture my soul, O my Lord, with Thy most mighty signs,
and draw me out of the depths of my corrupt and evil desires. Write down, then, for me the good of this world and of the world to
come. Potent art Thou to do what pleaseth Thee. No God is there but Thee, the All-Glorious, Who help is sought by all men.
I yield Thee thanks, O my Lord, that Thou hast wakened me from my sleep, and stirred me up, and created
in me the desire to perceive what most of Thy servants have failed to apprehend. Make me able, therefore, O my Lord, to behold, for
love of Thee and for the Sake of Thy pleasure, whatsoever Thou hast desired. Thou art He to the power of Whose might and sovereignty
all things testify.
There is none other God but Thee, the Almighty, the Beneficent.
Inhale the fragrances of the Ridvan from His roses and be not of those who are deprived. Appreciate the bounty of God upon you and be
not veiled therefrom - and, verily, We have sent Him forth in the temple of man. Thus praise ye the Lord, the Originator of whatsoever
He willeth through His wise and inviolable Command!
O thou honorable one!
Thank thou God that thou art instructed in music and melody, singing with pleasant voice the glorification and praise of the eternal,
the Living. I pray to God that thou mayest employ this talent in prayer and supplication, in order that the souls may become quickened,
the hearts may become attracted and all may become inflamed with the fire of the love of God!
As to the obligatory prayer (to be said three times a day): Each one must say his prayer alone by himself, and this is not conditional on
a private place; that is, both at home and in the worshipping-place, which is a gathering-place, it is allowable for one to say his prayer;
but each person must say his prayer by himself (i.e., not in company with others who might recite the same words and continue the same
postures together at the same time). But if they chant supplications (communes, etc.) together ( and in company), in a good and effective
voice, that is very good.
O thou maid-servant of the Blessed Perfection!
Thy letter was received. It was written in Persian. I was very much pleased. I hope thou wilt memorize all the poetry of the Blessed
Perfection and chant with wonderful melody in the assemblages and gatherings. These verses will soon be translated into English poetical
form and then this Divine Song will rise from those lands and reach the ABHA Kingdom in utmost joy and happiness.
Hasten, O people, unto the shelter of God, in order that He may protect you from the heat of the Day whereon none shall find for himself
any refuge or shelter except beneath the shelter of His Name, the clement, the forgiving! Clothe yourselves, O people, with the garment of
assurance, in order that He may protect you from the dart of doubts and superstitions, and that ye may be of those who are assured in
those days wherein none shall ever be assured and none shall be firmly established in the Cause, except by severing himself from all that
is possessed by the people and turning unto the holy and radiant Outlook.
O thou at whose mention I am rejoiced!
By God, the True One, verily pure hearts are as clear and brilliant mirrors which imprint the one on the other, and hearts discover the
secrets of hearts. Therefore, they (hearts) chant the verses of longing and recite the odes of glorification and praise. Consequently,
the recourse is to pages of hearts, not pages filled with written lines.
From a Tablet - translated from the Persian
The utmost joy was attained, for "praise be to God!" the friends of the Merciful passed some time on that day joyous and singing
in the land of the Mashrak-el-Azcar and enjoyed commemorating the Lord of the verses with the greatest joy.
That melody was heard by the Supreme Concourse and that rose-song of the nightingale of faithfulness gladdened the people of the
rose-garden of ABHA. I am hopeful that, during the coming of Rid Van, a great feast shall be held in the land of the Mashrak-el-Azcar,
a spiritual celebration prepared and the melodies of the violin and the mandolin and hymns in praise and glorification of the Lord of
Hosts make all the audience joyous and ecstatic.
January 02 (03 Sharaf/Honor)
January 03 (04 Sharaf/Honor)
January 04 (05 Sharaf/Honor)
January 05 (06 Sharaf/Honor)
January 06 (07 Sharaf/Honor)
January 07 (08 Sharaf/Honor)
January 08 (09 Sharaf/Honor)
January 09 (10 Sharaf/Honor)
[2 Qur'an 29:69: "And whoso maketh efforts for Us, in Our ways will We guide them."]January 10 (11 Sharaf/Honor)
January 11 (12 Sharaf/Honor)
January 12 (13 Sharaf/Honor)
January 13 (14 Sharaf/Honor)
January 14 (15 Sharaf/Honor)
January 15 (16 Sharaf/Honor)
January 16 (17 Sharaf/Honor)
January 17 (18 Sharaf/Honor)
January 18 (19 Sharaf/Honor)
January 19 (1 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 20 (2 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 21 (3 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 22 (4 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 23 (5 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 24 (6 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 25 (7 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 26 (8 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 27 (9 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 28 (10 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 29 (11 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 30 (12 Sultan/Sovereignty)
January 31 (13 Sultan/Sovereignty)
February 1 (14 Sultan/Sovereignty)
February 2 (15 Sultan/Sovereignty)
February 3 (16 Sultan/Sovereignty)
December 26th, 1912
'Yes: In the Baha'i Cause arts, sciences and all crafts are (counted as) worship. The man who makes a piece of notepaper to the best of his ability,
conscientiously, concentrating all his forces on perfecting it, is giving praise to God. Briefly, all effort and exertion put forth by man from the
fullness of his heart is worship, if it is prompted by the highest motives and the will to do service to humanity. This is worship: to serve mankind
and to minister to the needs of the people. Service is prayer. A physician ministering to the sick, gently, tenderly, free from prejudice and believing
in the solidarity of the human race, he is giving praise'.February 4 (17 Sultan/Sovereignty)
[1 Many of the events which Baha'o'llah prophesied are taking place today and many are yet to come.]February 5 (18 Sultan/Sovereignty)
[1 Cf. Mark 16:15.]February 6 (19 Sultan/Sovereignty)
February 7 (1 Mulk/Dominion)
February 8 (2 Mulk/Dominion)
February 9 (3 Mulk/Dominion)
February 10 (4 Mulk/Dominion)
February 11 (5 Mulk/Dominion)
February 12 (6 Mulk/Dominion)
February 13 (7 Mulk/Dominion)
February 14 (8 Mulk/Dominion)
February 15 (9 Mulk/Dominion)
February 16 (10 Mulk/Dominion)
February 17 (11 Mulk/Dominion)
February 18 (12 Mulk/Dominion)
February 19 (13 Mulk/Dominion)
February 20 (14 Mulk/Dominion)
February 21 (15 Mulk/Dominion)
February 22 (16 Mulk/Dominion)
February 23 (17 Mulk/Dominion)
February 24 (18 Mulk/Dominion)
February 25 (19 Mulk/Dominion)
February 26 (1st day of Ayyam-i-Ha/Intercalary Days)
February 27 (2nd day of Ayyam-i-Ha/Intercalary Days)
February 28 (3rd day of Ayyam-i-Ha/Intercalary Days)
February 29 (4th day of Ayyam-i-Ha/Intercalary Days)
March 1 (5th day of Ayyam-i-Ha/Intercalary Days)
March 2 (1 Alá/Loftiness)
March 3 (2 Alá/Loftiness)
March 4 (3 Alá/Loftiness)
March 5 (4 Alá/Loftiness)
March 6 (5 Alá/Loftiness)
March 7 (6 Alá/Loftiness)
March 8 (7 Alá/Loftiness)
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I was on a vacation with my fiance .From the entrance hall it's clearly a prestigious place and above all the staff was very pleasant and attentive to our needs . The only disadvantage was the room attendant which apparently doesn't like to clean the room and fill in the absence items. In conclusion we had a great time and i'll definitely recommend this place."
Hotel with a special atmosphere in an antique style. Is really the heart of the old city center. Large family room with beautiful wood furniture and a huge shower. Too bad we were only there one night. Brugge is amazing and it was the climax of our trip. Highly recommended hotel. 5 stars +++"

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Company Overview of CCP hf.
Company Overview
CCP hf. develops, operates, and maintains massively multiplayer online (MMO) games in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company's products include EVE Online, a science fiction based MMO roleplaying space game; and the World of Darkness, a vampire themed virtual world set in an urban setting. Its products also comprise DUST 514, a first person shooter and strategy experience set within the EVE Universe; and EVE Valkyrie, a multiplayer spaceship dogfighting shooter set in the EVE Universe. The company was formerly known as Loki Margmidlun and changed its name to CCP hf. in 1999. CCP hf. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland.
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CCP Games named Owen O'Brien as executive producer of EVE: Valkyrie. As executive producer O'Brien will oversee all aspects of EVE: Valkyrie's production. O'Brien joins CCP following a long career at DICE in Stockholm, Sweden.
CCP hf. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported that revenues were USD 18,706,887 compared to USD 15,909,879 a year ago. Operating loss was USD 267,007 compared to operating profit USD 704,030 a year ago. Loss before taxes was USD 679,576 compared to profit before taxes USD 529,781 a year ago. Profit for the period was USD 156,981 compared to USD 1,669,834 a year ago. EBITDA was USD 4,174,960 compared to USD 4,257,234 a year ago. Earnings were USD 0.02 per share compared to USD 0.18 per share a year ago. For the six months, the company reported that revenues were USD 36,650,230 compared to USD 32,188,778 a year ago. Operating loss was USD 506,659 compared to operating profit USD 2,992,474 a year ago. Loss before taxes was USD 1,208,198 compared to profit before taxes USD 4,997,099 a year ago. Profit for the period was USD 318,511 compared to USD 5,910,653 a year ago. Net cash generated by operating activities was USD 11,775,475 compared to USD 15,697,875 a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was USD 270,358 compared to USD 879,865 a year ago. EBITDA was USD 8,283,544 compared to USD 9,844,049 a year ago. Earnings were USD 0.03 per share compared to USD 0.64 per share a year ago.
CCP Games announced that it has hired Sean Decker as its new senior vice president of product development. Decker will lead the company's worldwide game development, overseeing the company's studios in Reykjavik, Shanghai, Atlanta, and Newcastle. Decker comes to CCP from game developer and publisher Electronic Arts (EA), where he spent the last 12 years in a variety of key production leadership roles. Most recently Decker was vice president of EA's "Play4Free" group. In that role, Decker ran numerous studios around the world that released games played by tens of millions of registered users. Decker will be based at the company's Atlanta studio, and will report to CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson.
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Yesterday by C.K. Kelly Martin
Yesterday by C.K. Kelly Martin (released Sept. 25, 2012)
Ahhhhh, time travel, the coming apocalypse, a love story, mystery, intrigue…I LOVED THIS BOOK! Is it 2063 or 1985? Missing memories and headaches, plague Freya as she tries to cope with the death of her father, and newly relocated half way across the planet. A strangely detached sister just adds to the mystery. That is, until she sees Garren on the street and knows him even though he insists they've never met. As Freya and Garren get closer, they only discover more questions, and very quickly are catapulted into a life on the run, where powerful forces are trying to keep them from the answers they so desparetly seek. This book takes so many turns and twists you will not be able to predict shere the story is going next. Hang on, it's a crazy ride, and I loved every minute of it!
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Teen Read Week Tweet-a-thon #TRW12
We're having a Tweet-a-thon! In honor of Teen Read week, let's get tweeting! What's on your YA reading list right now? On Wednesday, October 17th, people of all ages are being asked to tweet your YA reading lists, recommendations, quotes from your favorite YA book, thoughts and ideas with the hashtag #TRW12. YALSA be following and re-tweeting their favorites. We want to hear from everyone including teens, librarians, library workers, educators, authors, editors and more! Let's see if we can get #TRW12 trending tomorrow!
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Hunger Games Movie
We're showing the Hunger Games, Tuesday October 17th in the newly re-decorated Teen Room, at the North Dearborn Branch Library. Movie will start at 2:00, bring your pillows and blankets, and spend the afternoon with Katniss! Teens and Adults only please.
Teens Top Ten Winners
It's Teen Read Week and we have a list of winners!
2012 Teens' Top Ten Winners
1). Roth, Veronica Divergent. Abnegation (selfless), Erudite (intelligence), Candor (honesty), Amity(peace), or Dauntless (brave): where would you fit? Beatrice lives in a society whereshe must choose either to remain with her family's faction or set off towardsindependence and her beliefs. And what happens when the unity between thesefactions begins to fall apart?
2). Green, John The Fault in Our Stars. Hazel and Augustus meet and forge a relationship at a support group forkids battling cancer. As Hazel and Augustus struggle with the "side-effects of dying,"they come to learn the strength of wishes, the complexities of long human lives, and the wondrous ways of the universe.
3). Lu, Marie Legend. June, a fifteen-year-old military prodigy, is hunting Day, the outlaw she believes is responsible for her brother's death. What will happen when the two meet and discover the government is corrupt?
4). Riggs, Ransom Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. When Jacob was little, his grandfather would tell him stories of the fantastical children's home where he grew up and the seemingly magical kids who lived there with him. When his grandfather is killed, Jacob sets out to find the home where these children lived, unearthing a magical secret and uncovering his true heritage.
5). Dessen, Sarah What Happened to Goodbye. Ever since Mclean's parents divorced, she has lived in four towns in two years – each time taking on a new persona. Mclean expects to leave Lakeview in six months, but soon finds that she doesn't want to – she just wants to be herself.
6). Revis, Beth Across the Universe. Cryogenically frozen centuries ago, Amy and her parents are on their way to a new planet aboard the spaceship, Godspeed. Unplugged from her cryo chamber, Amy discovers she has been awoken 50 years early, in a failed murder attempt. With Elder, the future leader of the ship, by her side they are on an adventure filled with murder, lies, dreams, and stars.
7). Meyer, Marissa Cinder. A futuristic retelling of the classic Cinderella, Cinder, a cyborg and talented mechanic, lives with her cruel stepmother and two stepsisters in the plague-ridden New Beijing. Soon after meeting Prince Kai, Cinder must find the truths of her past, which may help to save the future.
8). Stiefvater, Maggie The Scorpio Races. Every November, the beaches of Thisby come alive with the Scorpio Races. The water horses are vicious, the terrain is treacherous, and death is likely, but the reward can be beyond anything you could imagine. Puck Connolly is racing for her family, Sean Kendrick for his passion—but only one can win The Scorpio Races.
9). Forman, Gayle Where She Went. This sequel to Gayle Forman's If I Stay is narrated by Adam, Mia's ex-boyfriend. Shortly after the devastating accident that killed Mia's family, the talented cellist moves to New York, where an accidental meeting brings them back together.
10). Cabot, Meg Abandon. Pierce has experienced death before and barely escaped. When she moves from her old town to a town called Isla Huesos – Island of Bones – for a new start, she realizes that death wants her back. Can she escape death once again?
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Banned Books Mystery
Stop in the Teen Rooms at either building this week, Oct. 1-6, and try to figure out our Banned Books Mystery. There are three books on display, read the descriptions, and see if you can identify them from the list of options. We will draw one winner from each building , and they will win a signed copy of TTFN by Lauren Myracle. One entry per person, grades 7-12 only please.
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Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow
With the fall football season in full swing, it's time for a football book! While I thoroughly enjoy a good football movie, I don't often read too many sports books. I decided to give Through My Eyes a try and found it a quick and enjoyable read. Even if football isn't your game, the family stories and history of how Tim grew up are facinating. Since this book came out at the end of 2011, it concludes with him in Denver, so no information on his move to the Jets is included. As a big believer in supporting your community by volunteering, it's encouraging to see such a well rounded athlete that is very determined to give back, with both his time and his money. I highly recommend this to any high school athlete that is looking for inspiration. Not a Gator fan but I enjoy football, and reading about dedicated athletes, and Tebow is definitely dedicated. Interesting to see what brought him to this point, and wonder what great things are yet to come for him. Maybe in his next book….
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Ashen Winter by Mike Mullin
Ashen Winter by Mike Mullin (2nd in the Ashfall Series)
If you were caught up in the non-stop action of the first book Ashfall, you will not be disappointed by the second book Ashen Winter. I had a very difficult time putting this book down. It was disturbing, and gruesome and disheartening, and yet I was cheering for Alex the whole time! Every-time I thought it couldn't get any worse, somehow it did. It starts with Alex and Darla at his Aunt and Uncle's farm, but when a lead arises they quickly go on the hunt for Alex's parents. And it's all downhill from there. I've said it before, but the author does a great job showing it, disasters, whether it's war or famine or earthquakes or volcano eruptions, are awful and awful events change people. Not always for the better. My heart tells me, that humans would bond together in a time of need, but unfortunately as we've seen many times in reality, it comes down to survival of the fittest. If you enjoy a good dystopian series, you will enjoy the Ashfall series by Mike Mullin.


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We cannot deeply love anything without becoming vulnerable to loss. And we cannot become separate people, responsible people, connected people, reflective people without some losing and leaving and letting go. — Judith Voist As we get ready for the new school year and say goodbye to summer it is important to remember that we go through many separations throughout our lives. Learning how to tolerate and survive loss and separation is an important life skill. Whether your child is going to preschool or leaving for college, these leaving events present challenges and opportunities for practice. When a child begins school it is hard to tell who is more scared: parent or the youngster!
The parent's thoughts may include: "How are they going to survive without me?" "They don't need me anymore." "I'm being replaced." "I'm not going to be there and will miss those special moments" and/or "I want to be the one to have fun, sing, and play with … not be tired, overwhelmed or scrambling to make dinner."
What may be going through the child's mind? "This is scary. What am I doing here? Will you ever come back?" "Why are you leaving me here with these people?" "Don't you love me anymore?" "If you're home anyway, why are you sending me away?" Any separation can provoke a sense of loss on both sides. This is to be expected. Here are some tips to make the transition easier for everyone in the family:
1. There is no room for ambivalence in your decision. Children read their parents and can sense your fear and will act on that. Stay calm and smile. (You can fall apart when you get to the car.)
2. Prepare children gradually. Do not spring the change on them. Let children get familiar with new caregiver and or classroom.
3. Do not sneak out or distract children when leaving. It is helpful to talk about the separation and validate their feelings. You can even rehearse the good-bye through role playing. Your child needs time and practice to trust in your return. Saying goodbye acknowledges their feelings and shows that you believe in their ability to cope.


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Airports receive funds to become quieter neighbors
WASHINGTON, D.C. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta commemorated Earth Day this week by announcing that the Bush Administration will provide $307 million in grants this year to soundproof homes and schools and combat noise pollution near airports in at least 29 communities across America.
The secretary noted that the federal funds will go directly to airports to help combat noise. Federal money will pay for sound insulation for homes located near airports, noise barriers near runways and taxiways and enhanced noise tracking systems to monitor engine sound levels.
Airports also may use the funds to acquire land to create larger boundaries between airports and communities, contour airfields differently to reduce noise and take other measures that will help nearby neighborhoods.
Weve worked hard to make jet engines quieter and to reduce the number of people affected by aircraft noise, said Mineta. These investments will bring a little more peace and quiet to people with airports in their neighborhoods.
Among those communities receiving federal funds this year to combat noise are Louisville International-Standiford Field in Kentucky ($18 million); Logan International Airport in Boston, Mass., ($12 million); Seattle-Tacoma International in Washington ($10.1 million); San Diego International in California ($8 million); and Ted Stevens Anchorage International in Alaska ($7 million).
The $307 in noise mitigation grants are being awarded by the Departments Federal Aviation Administration. Twenty-nine communities already have been informed that they will receive the federal funds totaling $118 million, while an additional $189 million will be awarded over the coming months.
Airports and the jobs they bring are important to the health of nearby communities, said Secretary Mineta. This work allows us to achieve balance between important economic growth at airports and airport neighbors quality of life.
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ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight Prime Healthcare hospitals were recognized today as "Top Performers on Key Quality Measures" by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the nation.
The Prime Healthcare hospitals were recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children's asthma, stroke and venous thrombo embolism as well as inpatient psychiatric services.
"This is a prestigious honor and yet another validation of how Prime Healthcare's physician-driven and patient-focused system, which adheres to proven clinical protocols, is the future of healthcare," said Prem Reddy, M.D., FACC, FCCP, Chairman, President and CEO of Prime Healthcare Services. "This is well deserved recognition of the physicians, nurses and staffs at these hospitals who maintain the highest standards of quality care in the country."
Representing the top 18 percent of Joint Commission accredited hospitals, the Prime Healthcare Services' hospitals included were Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, Huntington Beach Hospital, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, Paradise Valley Hospital, Shasta Regional Medical Center and West Anaheim Medical and the non-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation hospital Encino Hospital Medical Center.
"When we raise the bar and provide the proper guidance and tools, hospitals have responded with excellent results," said Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., President of The Joint Commission. "This capacity for continual improvement points toward a future in which quality and safety defects are dramatically reduced and high reliability is sought and achieved with regularity. Such day-to-day progress will slowly but surely transform today's health care system into one tha
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Rosales' two-run blast in the top of the second was the lone black mark on an otherwise dominant performance by Chicago ace Chris Sale (10-2), who struck out nine and yielded just three hits over six innings, despite receiving his second setback of the season.
The utility man added a solo shot off Daniel Webb in the seventh inning to help Texas record back-to-back victories for the first time since June 27-28.
Tepesch (4-7) halted a long drought of his own after scattering six hits and a walk. The right-hander had dropped four straight decisions since besting Minnesota to begin the Rangers' two-game streak in late June.
The White Sox, outscored by a 46-15 margin in losing four of five, got their lone run on a Dayan Viciedo solo homer in the seventh. Alexei Ramirez finished 3-for-4 in defeat.


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